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Maria Hinson Tobin '14 M.S.

Empowering Women and Girls Around the World Through Partnership

Zoe (Rote) Kourajian ’16

Teaching to Reflect the Experiences of All Students

Domer Dozen honoree Zoe (Rote) Kourajian ’16 teaches her middle school history students history through a lens that reflects their own experiences.

Lisa Herb '88

A Champion of a Generation of Afghan Women

Lisa Herb '88 founded the Alliance for International Women's Rights to support women in developing countries. Until August 2021 when the country fell back under Taliban rule, AIWR focused its efforts in Afghanistan and is now working with other groups to help Afghan women leaders flee the country for their safety.

Greg Bourke '82 M.A.

Embracing a Marriage of Faith and Identity

In living out his faith while staying true to his identity, Greg Bourke '82 M.A., author of Gay, Catholic, and American from Notre Dame Press, strives to increase representation for LGBTQ Catholics.

Dr. Jon Olansen

A Gateway to the Moon

Bob Kruse

The '74 Duster Returns to ND

Annie Johnson

Taking Care of Students and South Bend

Reed Gregory '21 & John Mahoney '21

A Sideline View to History

Evelyn Huang

A Med Student and Advocate

Mandie Landry

The First-Time Candidate

Peter Flach (and Slater)

The Sunglasses-Wearing Chihuahua Making Sick Kids Smile

Ashley Cavuto

Bursts of Inspiration

Michelle Melland

Not Done Yet

Sr. Corinne Florek '80 M.B.A.

Investing for the Common Good

Sr. Corinne Florek '80 M.B.A. is revolutionizing how women's religious communities invest for the common good.

Tyler Greenberg ’19, Brett Segobiano ’20, & Chris Finke ’19

Maximizing the Potential of Creatives of all Abilities

Tyler Greenberg ’19, Brett Segobiano ’20, and Chris Finke ’19 marry art and entrepreneurship to empower artists of all abilities through their apparel company, Jake Max.

Tony Karrat '67

“Using the Law to Help People”

Alum devoted legal career to helping those most in need in his community.

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Claire Sloss '09

Combating Homelessness Through Communications and Service

Will Maloney ’95 & Chad Sutcliffe ’95

Mentoring Young Leaders Through the Power of Hoops

Engineering alums create lasting impact teaching children in Jamaica and Haiti self-esteem, leadership, and character at summer basketball camp.

Alexandria Kristensen-Cabrera '16

Advocating for Health Care Equity and Improved Maternal Outcomes

Alumna combines passions for health care and social justice as a dual medical and PhD student.

Milton H. Jones Jr. '74

Striving to Make a ‘Better World’

Alum strives to make the world a better place as the first African American chair of the United Negro College Fund.

Meg Scharle ’95

Turning Contemplation into Action to Improve Vaccine Access

Alumna develops toolkit to help seniors and the underserved in her Portland community overcome barriers to access the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jasmin (Simmons) Tow '11

Bridging Cultural Divides, Improving Educational Outcomes

Alumna creates culturally responsive classrooms to meet the needs of students from every background.

Rev. John Mennell '87

Answering the Call, Feeding the People

Alum embraces his pastoral vocation, expanding church's food pantry operations amid pandemic uncertainty.

Katie Broussard '04, '06 M.Ed

Reaching Children Through Art and Faith

Dan Yu '90, '92 M.B.A.

Creating Digital Space for Meaningful Dialogue

Alum and club use video platform to drive conversations with the Notre Dame community.

2021 Mother's Day

Sharing Our Mothers' Stories

This Mother’s Day, the Notre Dame Alumni Association has compiled past We Are ND stories from mothers and mother figures in the Notre Dame community.

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Ashley Kalinauskas '13 M.S.

Finding Solutions in Veterinary Healthcare

Nate Alexander '17

Taking Flight to Save Lives

Alexander is the co-founder of the BLADE Medical Mobility Organ Procurement Program, offering helicopter transport services to aid in life-saving organ donations.